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Beacon Master Who Lit Royal Occasions Dies
10 Nov
Summary
- Pageant master Bruno Peek organised beacon lightings for over 40 years.
- He received an OBE in 2000 and a Royal Victorian Order in 2022.
- Peek organized beacons for Queen Elizabeth II's major celebrations.
Bruno Peek, a celebrated pageant master instrumental in organizing beacon lighting ceremonies for significant royal events for more than 40 years, has died. He passed away on Sunday at the age of 75 after a prolonged illness.
Peek, a resident of Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk, had disclosed his diagnosis of incurable blood cancer earlier in the year. His contributions were acknowledged with an Order of the British Empire in 2000 and he was appointed a Commander of the Royal Victoria Order in 2022.
During his extensive career, Peek was responsible for coordinating the illumination of numerous beacons globally. These ceremonies marked key moments such as Queen Elizabeth II's Golden, Diamond, and Platinum Jubilee celebrations, as well as her 90th birthday.
